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Manchester Town Hall to be lit with the colours of the Belgian Tricolor as book of condolence opens

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Manchester Town Hall will be lit with the colours of the Belgian national flag of black, yellow and red throughout the national mourning period declared in Belgium following the attack in Brussels.

A book of condolence has also been opened in the Town Hall, and will be
available for people to sign and show their support for the Belgian capital and
those who have lost their lives.

Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "We
continue to share the shock and sadness that spreads across the world when
atrocities are committed and hate is let loose. It is difficult to come to
terms with such horrific attacks, which take innocent life, and attempt to
de-stable communities and bring discord to people's lives.

“Such events are not easily forgotten, not least by those directly affected,
but Manchester stands alongside the people of Brussels – and Belgium – united
against a common foe of hate and terror. It is important that we refer back to
peace at these terrible times.

“Our sympathy and thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those
in Brussels.”